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Nurse Anesthesia

University of Southern California
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 28 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Los Angeles, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nurse Anesthesia at University of Southern California is a Master programme in Humanities over 28 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Nurse Anesthesia programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 28 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nurse Anesthesia programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Physical Assessment
  2. Human Anatomy
  3. Systems and Integrative Physiology
  4. Pharmacology of Anesthesia Practice
  5. Principles of Anesthesia Practice
  6. Advanced Pharmacology of Anesthesia Practice
  7. Pathophysiology Related to Anesthesia Practice
  8. Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, RN licensure, minimum of one-year critical care experience as a registered nurse (surgical, medical, neurosurgical, trauma ICU, pediatric or neonatal acceptable; PACU or ER will be determined on an individual basis)
  • Minimum GPA is 3.0
  • Minimum GRE score is 300 (combined Verbal and Quantitative)
  • Combination of inorganic, organic and biochemistry coursework (laboratory not required). Classes can be combined—all content must be covered. (Minimum of 2 semesters/3 quarters of chemistry)
  • Physics (laboratory not required; one semester)
  • Statistics or Nursing Research (one semester)
  • Anatomy, Physiology, Biology (one semester each)
  • Health Assessment (one semester)
  • English comprehension (one semester)
  • Current ACLS, PALS and BCLS certification are required for enrollment
  • Conversational Spanish is strongly recommended.
  • hree personalized letters of recommendation (one must be from a direct nurse manager)
  • Official transcripts from ALL schools attended and GRE transcript
  • Completion of University graduate application
  • Completion of program supplemental application
  • Resume and personal statement
  • Current California RN license, PALS, ACLS, BLS

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 60,469 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Southern California directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Southern California

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, United States

private university in Los Angeles, California, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 28 months